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5 die after ’tilak’ function in Bihar village
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SASARAM: A probe has been launched following reports of at least five deaths among attendees of a wedding function on Feb 14 in Bihar’s Rohtas district. Read More
Rohit Pawar and Supriya Sule step up pressure on Centre for ‘transparent’ probe into Ajit crash
Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash
MUMBAI/PUNE: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday demanded that civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu step down from his post until the probe into the Baramati air crash that killed Ajit Pawar w Read More
NDA Rajya Sabha tally set to cross 130 as 37 seats go to polls in March
Rajya Sabha (File photo)
NEW DELHI: The governing NDA is set to further strengthen its tally in the Upper House after biennial polls for 37 seats in Rajya Sabha on March 16, but the fate of prominent retiring members such as Sharad P Read More
India guided by ethos of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’: President Murmu at International Fleet Review
A glimpse of International Fleet Review off the coast of Visakhapatnam (Pic credit: Kanaka Nalam)
NEW DELHI: Reviewing the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam, President Droupadi Murmu — the suprem Read More
Space regulator IN-SPACe announces Rs 6 crore seed fund for startups developing AI applications
IN-SPACe director Vinod Kumar
NEW DELHI: Space promoter and regulator IN-SPACe on Wednesday announced an AI inspired seed fund scheme of Rs 6 crore for startups or people interested in developing AI applications in the space sector. Read More
Kamal admits SRK’s publicity for Hey Ram misled audiences
Shah Rukh Khan’s association with Hey Ram continues to be remembered as one of his most unusual collaborations. In a recent interview, Kamal Haasan revisited the film’s journey and spoke at length about Shah Rukh’s contribution. Read More
Weapon used in firing at Rohit Shetty’s residence recovered
The Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch has recovered the weapon used in the firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence, officials said on Wednesday. Read More
Vijay’s Hyderabad home lights up amid wedding with Rashmika
Speculation around the relationship status of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna has once again taken centre stage on social media. Read More
Game of Thrones play to open in the UK this summer
The stage prequel will be set 10 years before the events of the original books and TV series. Read More
Mrunal Thakur recalls ex-beau’s insecurity over Hrithik Roshan
Even as marriage rumours with Dhanush refuse to die down, Mrunal Thakur has chosen to speak instead about insecurities in relationships — and a past experience that left her surprised. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Click At Your Own Risk! Fake Salary Hike Links Bait Govt Employees
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A new cyber scam targeting central government employees is circulating, with fraudsters promising early access to salary revisions under the upcoming 8th Pay Commission, The Read More
Can You Withdraw An FD Without A Will? What Banks Won’t Tell You Clearly
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Fixed deposits are a trusted savings choice for many Indian families because they are simple and predictable. Read More
Vijay Mallya Says He Cannot Leave UK, Bombay HC Says Hearing Depends On Return
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Former liquor baron Vijay Mallya has told the Bombay High Court that he is unable to indicate when he will return to India, stating that court orders passed in England curre Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Ends At 83,680, Nifty Tests 25,800
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The Indian benchmark indices witnessed significant gains on Wednesday as the Sensex closed trade at 83,688.29 rising over 237 points and the Nifty ended at 25,804. Read More
Fresher Hiring Intent Rises To 73%, Retail And Start-Ups Lead
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Around 73 per cent of employers intend to hire freshers during January–June 2026, marking a rise of 3 per cent from the previous half‑year, with a shift toward selecti Read More
Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village partners with Sky Vacations to offer Kerala Ayurveda in North America
Sky Vacations and Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (KTAHV) have entered into an exclusive partnership to provide North American travellers access to authentic Kerala Ayurveda. Read More
Int2Cruises appointed as preferred sales agent for Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises in India
Int2Cruises, Asia’s cruise-first online travel platform, has been appointed as the preferred Indian sales agent for Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line developed under Cruise Saudi. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
5 die after ’tilak’ function in Bihar village
Representational image
SASARAM: A probe has been launched following reports of at least five deaths among attendees of a wedding function on Feb 14 in Bihar’s Rohtas district. Read More
Rohit Pawar and Supriya Sule step up pressure on Centre for ‘transparent’ probe into Ajit crash
Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash
MUMBAI/PUNE: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday demanded that civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu step down from his post until the probe into the Baramati air crash that killed Ajit Pawar w Read More
NDA Rajya Sabha tally set to cross 130 as 37 seats go to polls in March
Rajya Sabha (File photo)
NEW DELHI: The governing NDA is set to further strengthen its tally in the Upper House after biennial polls for 37 seats in Rajya Sabha on March 16, but the fate of prominent retiring members such as Sharad P Read More
India guided by ethos of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’: President Murmu at International Fleet Review
A glimpse of International Fleet Review off the coast of Visakhapatnam (Pic credit: Kanaka Nalam)
NEW DELHI: Reviewing the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam, President Droupadi Murmu — the suprem Read More
Space regulator IN-SPACe announces Rs 6 crore seed fund for startups developing AI applications
IN-SPACe director Vinod Kumar
NEW DELHI: Space promoter and regulator IN-SPACe on Wednesday announced an AI inspired seed fund scheme of Rs 6 crore for startups or people interested in developing AI applications in the space sector. Read More
Kamal admits SRK’s publicity for Hey Ram misled audiences
Shah Rukh Khan’s association with Hey Ram continues to be remembered as one of his most unusual collaborations. In a recent interview, Kamal Haasan revisited the film’s journey and spoke at length about Shah Rukh’s contribution. Read More
Weapon used in firing at Rohit Shetty’s residence recovered
The Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch has recovered the weapon used in the firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence, officials said on Wednesday. Read More
Vijay’s Hyderabad home lights up amid wedding with Rashmika
Speculation around the relationship status of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna has once again taken centre stage on social media. Read More
Game of Thrones play to open in the UK this summer
The stage prequel will be set 10 years before the events of the original books and TV series. Read More
Mrunal Thakur recalls ex-beau’s insecurity over Hrithik Roshan
Even as marriage rumours with Dhanush refuse to die down, Mrunal Thakur has chosen to speak instead about insecurities in relationships — and a past experience that left her surprised. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Click At Your Own Risk! Fake Salary Hike Links Bait Govt Employees
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
A new cyber scam targeting central government employees is circulating, with fraudsters promising early access to salary revisions under the upcoming 8th Pay Commission, The Read More
Can You Withdraw An FD Without A Will? What Banks Won’t Tell You Clearly
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Fixed deposits are a trusted savings choice for many Indian families because they are simple and predictable. Read More
Vijay Mallya Says He Cannot Leave UK, Bombay HC Says Hearing Depends On Return
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Former liquor baron Vijay Mallya has told the Bombay High Court that he is unable to indicate when he will return to India, stating that court orders passed in England curre Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Ends At 83,680, Nifty Tests 25,800
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Indian benchmark indices witnessed significant gains on Wednesday as the Sensex closed trade at 83,688.29 rising over 237 points and the Nifty ended at 25,804. Read More
Fresher Hiring Intent Rises To 73%, Retail And Start-Ups Lead
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Around 73 per cent of employers intend to hire freshers during January–June 2026, marking a rise of 3 per cent from the previous half‑year, with a shift toward selecti Read More
Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village partners with Sky Vacations to offer Kerala Ayurveda in North America
Sky Vacations and Kairali – The Ayurvedic Healing Village (KTAHV) have entered into an exclusive partnership to provide North American travellers access to authentic Kerala Ayurveda. Read More
Int2Cruises appointed as preferred sales agent for Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises in India
Int2Cruises, Asia’s cruise-first online travel platform, has been appointed as the preferred Indian sales agent for Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line developed under Cruise Saudi. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
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5 die after ’tilak’ function in Bihar village
Representational image
SASARAM: A probe has been launched following reports of at least five deaths among attendees of a wedding function on Feb 14 in Bihar’s Rohtas district. Read More
Kamal admits SRK’s publicity for Hey Ram misled audiences
Shah Rukh Khan’s association with Hey Ram continues to be remembered as one of his most unusual collaborations. In a recent interview, Kamal Haasan revisited the film’s journey and spoke at length about Shah Rukh’s contribution. Read More
Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 skiers dead, one missing after massive slide near Castle Peak
Eight backcountry skiers have been confirmed dead, and one remains missing after a powerful avalanche swept through a guided expedition near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, authorities said Wednesday. Read More
Rohit Pawar and Supriya Sule step up pressure on Centre for ‘transparent’ probe into Ajit crash
Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash
MUMBAI/PUNE: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday demanded that civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu step down from his post until the probe into the Baramati air crash that killed Ajit Pawar w Read More
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